There were early chest-bumps from Beverley, forced turnovers that were always followed by taunting and histrionics, after-the-whistle moments in which Beverley would rip the ball out of the 19-year-old’s hands for the sheer sake of symbolism.

Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was set to be released back in 2015, but was sold to Martin Shrekli, who continued to taunt the group after purchasing it for $2 million by previewing multiple tracks off the unreleased album.

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With her shoulder blades pulled back and her chin raised ever so slightly, the 21-year-old swished past the bar and toward the dance floor with piercing confidence — a likely byproduct of shutting down taunts and jeers on a near-daily basis.

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